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Back in 2003/2004 over in northern Iraq, I built a wooden 12x16 shower for my Soldiers. I set one of these heater up inside and it did a great job of keeping the building warm when it was 24deg outside. You can adjust the temp and is easy to setup. I only used it for about a month untill my...
Check this link that I already started, Optimizer 6500 or P400 6.5L eng
I have GEP getting me a total price on a Optimizer 6500 shipped to my door. Should be around $5700 with a high flow water pump installed.
Going into my 1999 CUCV-II Pickup.
Well guys, I'm back from Iraq and it's time to get this CUCV-II fixed.
I wanted a new AM General P400 6.5L turbo diesel engine(a lot of HP and torque) but because of the cast-iron block girdle and bigger oil pan it won't fit.:cry:
Someone did make it work in their K3500 by creating a new oil...
Thanks 67_C-30, I just signed up over at dieselpage and will check it out.
I just got a reply from wwwilliams that the P400 will not fit because of the oil pan will hit the front diff.
I'm going to do some more research to see if it can be done.
Looking for help...
I have a 1999 Chevy CUCV-II 4x4 Pickup that needs a new engine.
I will either put a New Optimizer 6500 or the New P400 in it.
Question is has anyone put the P400 6.5L Diesel engine into one of your 1995-2000 chevy trucks?
If so what problems did you have( oil pan hitting...
Thanks Chief_919.
I thought you might of bought a new engine. I'm done trying to fine a used relacement and will buy new. Guest I'll call GEP and see if they sell to public.
Anyone have any info on the best place to get a Optimizer 6500 P400 6.5l engine ?
I would like to get this transplant done before the GA Rally:jumpin:
Question on Compression Ratio- 20.2:1 or lower to 18:1
Oifvet, good info.
I think they go off sale after 31-Aug($69.00 with the rebate)
I was going to buy 3 more. I stopped at all the Pilot truck stops from Maryland (I-95)to South Florida last week and they were all sold out. I even called the other Pilot's in Florida with no luck.
Chief_919,
Where did you get your engine from (Franklin, OH ???) and is it the Optimizer 6500 P400 ?
I need one for my 1999 CUCV-II pickup that I bought from GL out of Tampa.
I thought I had a deal on two New 6.5 out of Chicago, but after driving 1600 miles it turned out they were rebuilt( one...
I was able to get a Banks Sidewinder kit from Autoanything back in March for $1995 shipped because they matched another web site price. ( took 32 days before it showed up at the door )
Thinking of getting another kit, so let me know.
This is for the M1008 pickup. its new. I bought one and the front harness also. Save the old wiring harness for parts.
CUCV M1008 PICKUP NEW REAR HARNESS: eBay Motors (item 330428590087 end time Aug-26-10 19:16:01 PDT)
Don't know if this is correct but I did a "google search" and got this info from "rv.net"
Here is a quote from the Orange ($8.95) GM manual:
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"OIL TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT CONVERTER OUTLET TO COOLER.
300F...
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